Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2015-2016
Release of Mentally Ill Inmates from the Main Jail
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
Inmates who need mental health services are at an increased risk for re-incarceration and/or psychiatric hospitalization if they are not linked to community mental health services during the critical 24-72 hours after release.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Expand collaborative efforts to minimize the numbers of mentally ill inmates who are released during hours when services are not available. Key participants are: • Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office • Sacramento County Division of Behavioral Health Services • Sacramento County Superior Court • Sacramento County Probation Department • Sacramento Police Department
F2
Mentally ill inmates released during non-business hours and at night when they cannot access services are more at risk for recidivism and exacerbation of mental health symptoms.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Explore the possibility of a transition resource center near the jail where released inmates can connect with service providers, including Triage Navigators, especially after normal business hours.
F3
The Mail Jail data system does not flag those inmates who received mental health services during incarceration.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Revise the tracking system to incorporate the actual numbers of mentally ill inmates in the system, services provided, and the effectiveness of Triage Navigator services upon release. 54
No Responses Found 2
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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
Elected County Office
Sacramento County Sheriff
Elected County Office